Technology

Heightened cyber risks have emerged as a serious issue, given most businesses now have many staff working from home.
So it’s important to put in place policies and procedures to ensure data is secure no matter where staff are located. Helping staff to recognise and avoid...

Insurance should be your last line of defence when it comes to preparing for a cyber attack. In fact, insurers expect businesses to have a number of risk mitigation strategies in place. These strategies can reduce your premium on a cyber policy.
These include up-to-date anti-virus...

Social media risks for businesses have increased since recent court cases found some Facebook page administrators of public pages are considered to be primary publishers of third-party comments.
The cases, heard in the NSW Supreme Court of New South Wales, involved an individual who sued a range...

Almost every day, news sites run stories about thieves who have been caught thanks to security cameras. Over the past year alone, bandits have been captured stealing Lego from retailers across Sydney, Halloween decorations in Adelaide and even baby formula.
As this demonstrates, using surveillance devices in a business is a...

Online businesses are charged with responsibilities above and beyond those of a traditional bricks and mortar store.
Starting a retail business is, in many ways, easier today than it’s ever been. It’s perfectly possible, and indeed common, to start a retail business from home with nothing...

New Year, new you, right?
Well, when it comes to your business, it's more a case of: New Year, new risks.
If you're looking for a New Year's resolution for your business, here are five trending risks where you should consider insurance cover to get your business insurance...

Many SME owners believe that they don’t have to worry too much about cyber crime. After all, why would Internet villains bother with small fry when they could go after heavy hitters such as Yahoo, eBay or Uber?
Unfortunately, cyber criminals take an equal-opportunity approach. While they...

If your regional business isn’t hitting it hard on social media, you may be missing out on an opportunity to expand your market.
Are you a small business owner in regional Australia who’d like to expand your customer base beyond your geographic environments? Social media can...

New Australian privacy laws came into force on February 22. Experts warn you may be left scrambling if your SME hasn’t locked down personal information and developed a response plan to deal with privacy breaches.
Changes to the Privacy Act mean Australian businesses with annual turnover...

With more and more companies accepting and making payments in cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin, is it time for your business to catch the digital wave?
It’s already possible to buy anything from beer to books and pizza to real estate in Bitcoin, with new companies announcing...